What is the ruling on mawashahat, malouf, Andalusian heritage, poems in praise of the Prophet, and dhikr circles accompanied by the oud, duff, and the rhythms of the baz and zall, as well as attending the noble Mawlid of the Prophet and reciting the story of Barzanji therein, accompanied by musical instruments such as the oud, qanun, drum, duff, and violin, knowing that the intention is love for Allah and His Messenger and delight in His biography?

Love for the Messenger is a fundamental part of a Muslim's belief, and faith is not complete until he (the Prophet) is dearer to a person than his own self, his children, and all mankind. This love must be regulated by following his Sunnah and guidance, in fulfillment of Allah's saying: "Say, [O Muhammad], 'If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you'." Celebrating the Prophet's birthday (Mawlid) is an innovated bid'ah (innovation) that contradicts following him (peace be upon him) and following the righteous predecessors. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever introduces into this matter of ours that which is not from it, it will be rejected." As for music, it is not permissible in Sharia, and its prohibition becomes stricter if it is intended for worship, because Allah is not approached except through what He has legislated. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "There will be people from my Ummah who will consider unlawful sexual intercourse, silk, alcohol, and musical instruments to be lawful." As for reciting poetry and chanting prophetic praises without music and without exaggeration, there is no harm in it.